10 hurt during ember walk at Tamil Nadu's Mariyamman temple

19 hours, 21 minutes ago

‘Thanka Anki’ procession begins from Aranmula temple in Pathanamthitta

SABARIMALA: The four-day procession carrying the ‘Thanka Anki,’ the golden attire to be adorned on the idol of the lord during Mandala Pooja ceremony here on December 26, set off its journey from Aranmula Lord Parthasarathy temple at 7am on Sunday. The ‘Thanka Anki,’ weighing 451 sovereigns in 24-ct gold, carried in a specially-built vehicle began the journey after performing …

Temple Devi Procession Pampa

2 days, 4 hours ago

Audiences in Tiruchi warm up to festivals of classical arts and Tamil drama during winter

The Hindu

Theatre, music, and dance festivals have been entertaining Tiruchi residents for the past few days as the season brings culture aficionados out to different venues in the city. This week, the sixth edition of ‘Margazhi Manghala Utsavam’, a three-day programme dedicated to showcasing Carnatic music and classical dance performances, began on Friday at Tiruvanaikoil, with a concert by nadaswaram exponents …

Festival Drama Tiruchi

1 week, 3 days ago

‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai

The Hindu

Hundreds of devotees stood at the foothill chanting ‘Arogara’ as the ‘Mahadeepam’ was lit atop the hillock near the famous Subramaniaswamy Temple at Tirupparankundram on the occasion of ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival on Friday. The ‘Mahadeepam’ was fuelled by a copper cauldron holding more than 160 kg of ghee and five kg of camphor. Following the event, devotees witnessed the ‘Chokkapanai’ …

Temple Devotees

1 week, 3 days ago

Government unveils Master Plan for Medaram Jathara

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided to introduce a detailed master plan for the Medaram Jathara, the biennial tribal festival celebrated in the state. Key initiatives outlined in the plan include: Expansion of existing altars: This will allow for a more serene and organised darshan for the millions of devotees who visit during the festival. Implementation of all planned works …

Plan Medaram Jathara

1 week, 5 days ago

Devotees Reaching Tamil Nadu Temple Told to Follow Safety Guidelines

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: The Tamil Nadu police has urged the AP police to advise caution to devotees from the state reaching the Arunachaleswara Temple in Tiruvannamalai for the Maha Deepam and Giri Pradakshina on December 13. In view of the heavy rush, devotees flooding Tiruvannamalai should strictly follow the safety guidelines set by the temple, a TN police advisory to AP police …

Devotees Tiruvannamalai Safety Guidelines

1 week, 5 days ago

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024

India Today

Officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams offered holy silk “vastrams” at the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Srirangam on the auspicious occasion of “Kaisika Ekadasi”. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Officials of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams present Holy silk ‘vastrams’ to the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Kaisika Ekadasi’ Kaisika Ekadasi is observed in the …

Tamil Nadu Temple Sri Tirupati Ekadasi Kaisika Kaisika Ekadasi

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala on December 12

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: Tirumala, the spiritual hub of devotees, will celebrate one of its most significant festivals – Chakra Theertha Mukkoti – on December 12, coinciding with the auspicious Tamil Karthika Masam, aligning with Suddha Dwadasi, a spiritually potent day as per the lunar calendar. Chakra Theertham is nestled amidst the lush green woods of Seshachala mountain ranges, a few miles to …

Chakra Tirumala Theertha Sudarshana Chakra Mukkoti Chakra Theertham Chakra Theertha

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam concludes on a high note

The Hindu

: The nine-day annual Karthika Brahmotsavam at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur has concluded on a high note. Tens of thousands of devotees lined up to take a holy dip in Padma Sarovaram on the last day of the Brahmotsavam, on the auspicious day of Panchami Tithi, on Friday morning. The pilgrim centre was caught in a wave of …

Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Burujupeta temple sees huge rush on Margasira first Thursday

The Hindu

Special rituals were performed to Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi amid the chanting of hymns and playing the ‘nadaswaram’ on the first Thursday of the month-long ‘Margasiramasotsavam’ at the Burujupeta temple. Visakhapatnam South MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas, VMRDA Chairman Pranava Gopal and temple E.O. A total of 5,000 devotees were provided with ‘Anna prasadam’ on Thursday. A mythological drama ‘Satya Harischandra’ was …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Weather improves at Sabarimala; trekking through forest resumes

New Indian Express

PATHANAMTHITTA/IDUKKI: As the weather improved, Ayyappa devotees resumed their journey through the Vandiperiyar-Sathram-Mukkuzhi-Pullumedu forest route for Sabarimala darshan. As many as 581 devotees took the traditional forest path after the ban was lifted on Wednesday. The ban was lifted after the forest department confirmed that journey through the route was safe. Meanwhile, a total of 23,208 pilgrims received treatment at …

Sabarimala

3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Margasira Masotsavam’ at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple in Visakhapatnam to begin on December 2

The Hindu

The annual Margasira Masotsavam will begin at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam at Burujupeta here on Monday. The masotsavam attracts an estimated six lakh devotees from across north coastal Andhra Pradesh, who come to seek the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi. Nearly 300 volunteers would provide services apart from 80 temple staff who would continuously serve the devotees, according to …

Temple Margasira Masotsavam

Elaborate arrangements made for ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ beginning December 2, Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple Executive Officer informs Visakhapatnam District Collector

The Hindu

Executive Officer of the Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Devasthanam Shobha Rani on Saturday informed District Collector Harendhira Prasad that over 600 police personnel, 80 Devasthanam staff and around 300 volunteers will be on duty during ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ scheduled to be held between December 2 and 30, at Burujupeta in the One Town area here. Briefing about the arrangements being made in …

Devasthanam

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list

India Today

December ushers in a month rich with a series of auspicious celebrations, offering countless opportunities for devotion and spiritual reflection. From the observance of Masik Durgashtami, a special day dedicated to Goddess Durga, to the sacred Masik Shivratri, honouring Lord Shiva, this month is filled with vibrant rituals, fasting, and prayer. FESTIVALS IN DECEMBER 2024: CHECK THE COMPLETE LIST December …

Festivals Spiritual Month Lord Lord Shiva Prayers Fasting

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Elaborate arrangements being made for annual ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ from December 2, says Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple EO in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Elaborate arrangements are being made for the annual Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple’s ‘Margasira Masostavam’ which is scheduled to organised from December 2 to 30, this year at Burujupeta in the One Town, said Executive Officer of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Devasthanam K. Shobha Rani. On the first Thursday, December 5, the first puja, ‘Panchamrutha Seva’,will be held at 12.01 a.m., after …

Devotees Temple Kanaka Mahalakshmi Queue Lines

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Financial support for temples in AP doubled to Rs 10,000: Minister Anam

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI The financial aid being provided to 5,400 temples in AP for incense, lamps and offerings has been increased from `5,000 to `10,000.This was announced here on Thursday by Endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.He said new temples will receive the same support under the ‘Dhoopa Deepa Naivedyam’ scheme and emphasized the state government’s commitment to the cause of enhancing temple …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Southern Railways warn against lighting camphor on trains during Sabarimala

India Today

The Chennai Division of Southern Railway has urged passengers to avoid lighting camphor onboard trains, citing the ongoing Sabarimala pilgrimage season. To ensure the safety of rail users and railway property, lighting camphor or any other open flame/fire is strictly prohibited onboard trains and at station premises,” the railways said in a statement. The railway authorities warned that carrying or …

Railway Sabarimala Lighting Camphor

1 month ago

Kerala: 27 injured after bus carrying Sabrimala devotees overturns in Wayanad

India TV News

In an unfortunate incident, twenty-seven passengers sustained injuries after a bus carrying devotees from Sabarimala Temple overturned near Thirunelli in Kerala's Wayanad early in the morning on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred during the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, which began on November 15, marking the start of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Priyanka Gandhi wishes speedy recovery Congress leader and candidate …

Kerala Wayanad Sabarimala Temple Bus Accident Sabarimala Temple

1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala police's plan to handle up to 1 lakh devotees daily at Sabarimala temple

Hindustan Times

The Kerala police stated on Saturday that they have made arrangements to handle a rush of up to 1 lakh devotees for the opening of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple for this year’s Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage, reported news agency PTI. Devotees offer prayers at the onset of a holy month ahead of their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine Chief police coordinator …

Devotees Sabarimala

1 month, 1 week ago

Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam Held at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The sacred Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam was held in the early hours of Wednesday at the Tirumala temple. The rarely-seen idol of Ugra Srinivasa Murty, the Snapana Bera of Lord Venkateswara, was paraded along with Sridevi and Bhudevi in the temple’s Mada Streets from 4.30 am to 5.30 am amidst light drizzles. Ugra Srinivasa Murty, one of the five primary …

Temple Lord Venkateswara Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam Nambaduvan

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trial run held for chariot ahead of Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam

New Indian Express

TIRUVANNAMALAI: As part of the preparations for the Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival, the Maha Ratham trial was conducted between 7 am and 8.30 am along Maha Veedhi on Friday. The 10-day Karthigai Deepam festival at Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple will commence on December 4 with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony. Nearly 2,000 police personnel were deployed for the chariot trial, in …

Karthigai Deepam Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Maha Ratham Restored Chariot

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devotees throng Tiruchendur Murugan temple to witness 'Soorasamharam'

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Thousands of devotees thronged the Tiruchendur Murugan temple to witness 'Soorasamharam', which marks the culmination of the Kanda Sasti festival here on Thursday. The Kanda Sasti festival is celebrated by Tamil Hindu devotees worshipping Lord Murugan. A sea of devotees thronged at Tiruchendur Murugan temple, considered to be the second abode of Lord Murugan, to witness the 'Soorasamharam' at …

Devotees Throng Lord Murugan Tiruchendur Murugan Temple Murugan Temple Witness Soorasamharam

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devotees Celebrate Karthika Masam with Spectacular Display of Bangles at Durga Temple in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Durga temple in Vijayawada to celebrate Karthika Suddha Vidhiya, a day that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The temple authorities decorated the sanctum sanctorum, the Malleswara Swamy temple, and other sub-temples atop the hill shrine with over five lakh bangles donated by devotees. The event also included the observance of the Gajula …

Law Religion Social Welfare Cultural Events Vijayawada

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devotees begin Karthika Masam with holy dip

New Indian Express

JAGTIAL : Marking the beginning of the auspicious month of Karthika, devotees thronged the banks of Godavari river in Dharmapuri. Temple executive officer S Srinivas said the ritual would be held till December 1. He said that at 5.30 pm daily, a procession would be carried out from the temple to Godavari river, comprising devotees, locals and various organisations. “On …

Devotees Godavari

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion

Deccan Chronicle

Huge crowds of devotees were witnessed at Tirumala for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy on Saturday, coinciding with the weekend holidays and Diwali celebrations. The rush was less on the day of Narala Chaturdasi and Amavasya, reportedly due to the Diwali festivities at home, but large crowds were observed on Saturday for the darshan of the Lord.

Law Religion Traffic Crowd Anantapur

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands Offer Balitharpanam at Thirunelly, Wayanad

The Hindu

Thousands of devotees gathered on Friday (November 1) to perform the ‘Balitharpanam’ ritual at the Mahavishnu temple in Thirunelly in Wayanad. The rituals, believed to grant eternal peace to departed ancestors, attracted devotees from neighboring districts and beyond, with thousands making their way to the banks of the Papanashini Creek and Nugu River to perform the ceremony.

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Devotees suffer injuries during annual ritual at Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru

The Hindu

Several devotees suffered injuries while trekking to the top of Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka for an annual ritual. The annual event saw hundreds of devotees visit the temple atop Deviramma Betta for the annual event. However, due to the slippery surface and heavy rainfall, several devotees fell unconscious and suffered injuries during their trek to the top.

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Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured

Hindustan Times

A massive firecracker explosion occurred during a temple festival near Kerala's Neeleswaram on Monday, injuring over 150 people. The incident occurred when a fireworks storage facility near the Veerarkavu Temple caught fire, causing a massive explosion that rocked the venue. Over 8 people are seriously injured, with 33 admitted to the district hospital, 19 to Aishal Hospital, Kanhangad, 12 to …

Entertainment Law Crime WTF

2 months, 1 week ago

70 injured in stampede Devaragattu Banni fest in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express

KURNOOL: At least 70 people were injured during a stampede at the traditional Banni stick fight held at Devaragattu hills near the Sri Malamalleswara Swamy temple in Holagunda mandal of Kurnool district, on Saturday night. The Banni festival, also known as Karrala Samaram, is a centuries-old tradition celebrated with a stick fight. This year’s event, held near Neraniki village, attracted …

Devaragattu Banni

2 months, 1 week ago

Divine lathis arrive in Jeypore as festivities begin

New Indian Express

JEYPORE: Thousands of devotees thronged Jeypore on the eve of Mahasaptami to witness the beginning of the Dussehra festival on Wednesday. Saptami Puja was conducted at various Shakti Pithas, with a significant rush observed at the Maa Bhagabati temple, also known as the principal goddess of Jeypore. Divine lathis from different parts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Rayagada districts began …

Koraput Jeypore

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams

New Indian Express

TIRUMALA/TIRUPATI: Extensive arrangements are underway for the Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams inviting devotees worldwide to join the nine-day festivities. TTD Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Choudary confirmed that the organisation is ready to accommodate pilgrims during this period. In Tirumala, additional parking slots have been allocated along the New Ring Road, with areas …

Ttd Tirumala

2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Prayaschitta Diksha': Pawan Kalyan Performs Purification Ritual At Sri Kanaka Durga Temple In Vijayawada — Video

ABP News

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan who has embarked on an 11-day 'Prayaschitta Diksha' in response to the alleged adulteration of the sacred Tirumala Laddu Prasadam in Tirupati temple visited Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada on Tuesday. As part of this spiritual atonement, Kalyan performed a purification ritual at the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple. However, his purification ritual …

Kalyan Temple Tirupati Pawan Kalyan Tirumala Vijayawada Sri Kanaka

3 months ago

Tirupati laddu row: ‘Shanti Homam’ observed at the temple after use of adulterated ghee in prasadam

The Hindu

‘Shanti Homam’ was ceremoniously observed at the temple of Lord Venkateswara here on Monday. The revered Vedic ritual, steeped in ancient tradition, was undertaken as an act of atonement, seeking divine forgiveness and purification following concerns over the alleged use of adulterated ghee in the preparation of the temple’s prasadams. At the pre-determined sumuhurtam, the temple priest and agama pundits …

Temple Prasadam

3 months ago

Festival season starts in Nepal with devotees honoring a living goddess

Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s monthslong festival season began on Tuesday with tens of thousands of devotees pulling a wooden chariot with a young girl revered as a living goddess. Devotees gather to watch the annual Indra Jatra festival that marks the end of the rainy season in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Devotees perform a traditional elephant dance during …

Nepal Hindu Devotees End Season Sept Kathmandu

3 months, 1 week ago

On a floral trail

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: As the rest of Chennai slumbers under the early morning mist, the Koyambedu flower market springs to life with the familiar sounds of traders unloading boxes, the rhythmic clatter of handcarts, and the distinct cry of “vazhiyile nikkathe!”. In the heart of this organised chaos, flower-laden thallu vandi squeeze through narrow lanes, navigating around countless small shops, as vendors …

Kerala Chennai Onam Malayali Koyambedu

3 months, 1 week ago

Sirimanotsavam to be held on October 15

The Hindu

The annual Sirimanotsavam of Goddess Pydimamba, the presiding deity of Vizianagaram town, will be held at the Pydithalli Ammavari temple here on October 15. According to temple authorities, Tholella Utsavam will be held on October 14, the preceding the day of Sirimanotsavam. Theppotsavam, a float festival in Pedda Cheruvu will be conducted on October 22 and Vuyyala Kambala Utsavam will …

Temple Authorities

3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh Idol Procession turns violent in Mandya, situation under control

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Nagamangala town of Mandya district on Wednesday night turned violent after two different religious groups engaged in stone pelting at each other near a mosque leading to tense situation on Nagamangala-Mysuru road. As many as 54 persons engaged in stone pelting in Nagamangala town have been arrested by the police and as a …

Town Stone Situation Procession Nagamangala Mandya Nagamangala Town

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiruvanaikoil temple’s ‘Aaditheertha Teppakulam’ filled with Cauvery water after several decades

The Hindu

The sprawling ‘Aadi Theertha Teppakulam’ situated inside Sri Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari temple at Tiruvanaikoil in Tiruchi is filled with Cauvery water after several decades, thanks to the efforts of the Tiruchi City Corporation. The Tiruvanaikoil temple has the ‘Aadi Theertha Teppakulam’ situated inside and the ‘Ramathirtha Teppakulam’ which is located outside the temple. The annual Theppam festival at the ‘Aadi Theertha …

Water Temple Corporation Tank Pipeline Cauvery Aadi

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Precedence should be given to Tamil in temple rituals: CM

The Hindu

Precedence should be given to Tamil in temple rituals and there should be equality and no discrimination in the sanctum sanctorum of temples, Chief Minister M.K. He listed the projects taken up at temples across the State, and said development work was under way at the Lord Murugan temples in Palani, Tiruttani, Tiruchendur, Marudhamalai, Kumara Vayalur, Siruvapuri, and Kandhal. Mr. …

Temples Crore Temple Stalin Given Murugan Palani

4 months ago

A 2,000-year-old chariot that livens up the temple festival in Tiruvottiyur

The Hindu

For most people who pass through Tiruvottiyur Theradi on the Metro Rail’s Phase I Extension line, it is just another station on the stretch. “There used to be around 25 steps and a mandapam on Tiruvottiyur High Road where the temple car would be parked after its annual procession. “The Metro Rail tracks were built at a higher elevation in …

Car Temple Tiruvottiyur Chariot

4 months ago

Rain hits access to hospital, tribal woman from Kodaikanal dies after being carried in doli for 7 km

New Indian Express

DINDIGUL: A 45-year-old tribal woman from Kodaikanal, who was suffering from fever and could not be taken to a hospital for a week, died after failing to respond to treatment at the Periyakulam government hospital in Theni district on Monday morning. According to sources, the victim G Mariyammal, a resident of Vellavi, a tribal village in Kodaikanal of Dindigul district …

Hospital Kodaikanal Periyakulam

4 months ago

Two brothers stabbed to death, another injured amid temple festival in Tirunelveli

New Indian Express

TIRUNELVELI: Two brothers were stabbed to death and another injured after a quarrel erupted between two groups during a temple festival near Thisayanvilai in Tiruneveli district here on Friday night. While Mathiraja and Mathiyazhagan of Kakkan Nager died in the attack on the spot, their brother Maheswaran sustained stab wounds and was admitted to Tirunelveli government medical college hospital. He …

Two Groups Tirunelveli Thisayanvilai

4 months, 1 week ago

Thousands participate in ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Tiruchanur temple

The Hindu

The annual ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ was observed at the Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple, here on Friday. Thousand names of the Goddess ‘Sahasra Namarchana’ was recited, and later ‘Ashtothara Sathanamavali’ was rendered. Priest Manikanta Swamy spoke on ‘Varalakshmi Vrata Mahatmyam’, narrating the significance of the ritual, while senior priest Babu Swamy recited the holy verses. Local legislator Pulivarthi Nani, Tirumala Tirupati …

4 months, 1 week ago

Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam

The Hindu

Hundreds of women thronged the hill shrine of Bhramaramba Sametha Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanams at Srisailam, here on Friday, to participate in the auspicious Hindu festival — ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ — observed on the second Friday of the Sravana month. Later, the women took ‘darshan’ of the main deity through a special queue line. The Devasthanams provided the material required for …

Vratham

4 months, 1 week ago

Special prayers offered in Mahalakshmi temples on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam

The Hindu

Many devotees offered special prayers in Mahalakshmi temples of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam, performed on the second Friday of auspicious Sravana Masam. Meanwhile, the Astalakshmi Sameta Ishwarya Venkateswara Swamy temple located at Ayyannapeta in Vizianagaram wore a festive look with special prayers and performance of kumkum puja in early hours. The temple trustees Durga …

Special Vizianagaram Srikakulam Prayers Special Prayers Temple Trustees Mahalakshmi Temples

4 months, 1 week ago

Three devotees including two teen girls drown in Thamirabarani near Tirunelveli temple

New Indian Express

TIRUNELVELI: Three devotees, including two teen girls, drowned while taking bath in the Thamirabarani river near Sorimuthu Ayyanar Temple here on Thursday, while another devotee was rescued by the public. The Kallidaikurichi police identified the deceased persons as N Sankareswaran, a resident of Vanniyampatti near Srivilliputhur, M Menaha and her sister M Solai Eswari of Pallapatti near Sivakasi. According to …

Tirunelveli

4 months, 1 week ago

Chatra Sthapanotsavam at Tirumala on Aug. 16

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The centuries-old Chatra Sthapanotsavam ceremony will be celebrated at Srivari Padalu in Tirumala on August 16. This traditional event includes special pujas dedicated to the divine feet of Lord Venkateswara at Srivari Padalu, followed by the installation of new umbrellas.The centuries-old Chatra Sthapanotsavam ceremony will be celebrated at Srivari Padalu in Tirumala on August 16. This traditional event includes …

Tirumala Chatra Sthapanotsavam Srivari Padalu

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Four-day festival begins at Gurunathaswamy temple in Anthiyur

The Hindu

The procession of three deities marked the beginning of the four-day annual festival of Arulmigu Gurunathaswamy Temple at Pudupalayam in Anthiyur on Wednesday. The idols of Sri Kamatchi, Sri Perumal, and Sri Gurunathaswamy were taken out in a procession to Vanakovil, witnessed by thousands of devotees, after which special puja was performed at the temple. The cattle and horse exhibition, …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Shravana Masotsavam Begins at Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple

Deccan Chronicle

Kurnool: Shravana Masotsavam at the Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple will commence on Monday, August 5, and continue till September 4. Uchita, Sheeghra and Athi Sheeghra darshans have been arranged throughout the month, with Sheeghra Darshan tickets priced at Rs 150 and Athi Sheeghra Darshan tickets costing Rs 300. Devotees can have Alankara Darshanam from August 15 to August 19, temple …

Varalakshmi Vratam Shravana Masotsavam

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Three devotees killed after being hit by lorry near Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Three persons, who were part of a group on a padayatra, were killed after they were mowed down by a lorry near N Venkateshwarapuram on the Sattur-Kovilpatti national highway early on Friday. The incident occurred around 1.30 am on Friday when the deceased, part of a group of 150 devotees, were on their way to the Mariamman Temple in …

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